Roots Running
Roots is a trail and ultrarunning focused show born out of a deep appreciation for the humble origins of our sport, and a dedication to shedding light on stories that won't otherwise be told.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 96
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
V02 Max, Aerobic Endurance, and The Ideal Ultra-runner with Trace Cruz: WTGGT - Episode 15
Trace and Sean catch up after a session in the Lab, covering what a V02 max really is, how to utilize that metric for identifying aerobic endurance, and chat about the genetic makeup and training mod…
Comparison is the Thief of Joy: WTGGT - Episode 14
Sean and Adam catch up on life, but specifically talk about the crazy adventure Sean recently endeavored on. This leads to a discussion on comparison and what true progress actually looks like vs. wh…
Learning What Fad Health Trends are actually LEGIT with Trace Cruz: WTGGT - Episode 13
Adam and Trace talk about Trace's training routine and how he coaches his clients. Then they dive down the rabbit hole of fitness fads and Trace scientifically breaks down the industries biggest tren…
How to Maintain your Training Schedule Through a Busy Season: WTGGT - Episode 13
Sean and Adam discuss how to keep your training up, even with a busy schedule.
Periodization: Learning when and How to Peak in your Training: WTGGT - Episode 12
Sean and Adam discuss Periodization, and how to use it to train more optimally. Whether it is peaking for a race, or getting shredded for the beach it is important to learn how to use Periodization t…
Sean vs Promise Land 50K: WTGGT - Episode 11
Sean walks the listeners through his crazy experience at the Promise Land 50K. Arguably one of Sean’s best performances placement wise and debatebally the most action packed races he has ever complet…
How to Optimize your Training Through Change with James Turner: WTGGT - Episode 10
James Turner joins Adam and Sean. A freelance videographer and Adam’s gym partner. James talks about his fitness journey in strength training and how he adapted to maximize growth.
Using Exercise as a Mental Tool: WTGGT - Episode 9
Sean and Adam dive into the mental side of their training. They dive into the ways exercise has positively helped their mental health, and how they have transformed their mindset using movement.
Fall in Love with the Process not the Results with Asher Smith: WTGGT - Episode 8
Sean is out adventuring, so Asher Smith is stepping in as a guest co-host for this episode. Asher is also an ultrarunner, but is newer to the sport, so Asher carries lots of fresh insight on masterin…
Strength and Cardiovascular Harmony with Trace Cruz: WTGGT - Episode 7
Sean and Adam sit down with Trace Cruz. Trace is a personal trainer with a focus in functional training. He is a smart fella with an undergrad in exercise science and is pursuing a masters in the sam…
Reaction to the Tufts Food Compass: WTGGT - Episode 6
Sean and Adam react to the most recent Tufts University food compass. The fellas share their thoughts on how Tufts food compass and then shared their takes on optimal diets.
Never Stop Learning: WTGGT - Episode 5
Sean and Adam talk about the recent areas of interest they have been diving into as the New Year rolls in.
When you Hit a Roadblock Find a Detour: WTGGT - Episode 4
Sean and Adam discuss training around injuries. How they have not only got through them, rather excelled by changing their training to further benefit their body.
Through the Gates of Hell: WTGGT - Episode 3
Sean takes us through his second Hellgate 100K race. Hear how a race of this prestige operates, how you train for such a daunting event, and how Sean performed this year compared to last year.
How the Tough Got Going: WTGGT - Episode 2
Adam and Sean share their stories about growing up, athletics, injury, and the trajectory for their future.
Imperfect Action is Better than a Perfect Plan: WTGGT - Episode 1
Adam Giard and Sean Cate introduce the show with an overview of the vision and the context behind how we got started. Welcome to the show everybody and enjoy the ride!
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